6.3
5 to 15 Hz Output Signal
A square wave, frequency variable
output that is proportional to the
measured value. The output device
is an open collector NPN transistor.
Output:
5 to 15 Hz
(zero = 5 Hz)
(span = 15 Hz)
Maximum Voltage:
15.4 V
Maximum Current:
2 mA
Minimum Pulse Rise Time:
5 V/ms
1 2 3 4 5
TX6373
+V
4 to 20 mA signal
6 7 8
TX9031
6.2
4 to 20 mA Output Signal
The output signal from terminals
1 and 4 is a conventional 4 to 20 mA
two wire current regulated signal loop.
Electrochemical sensors have very low
power consumption so the same loop
can be used to also power the sensor.
No separate power supply is needed.
INSTALLATION & OPERATING DATA
6 CONNECTIONS
continued
2 WIRE
A
20 mA
4
1 2 3
5 6 7 8
4
0 V
5 to 15 Hz signal
+ V Supply
0 V Supply
TX6373
Monitoring
Device
A pull up resistor may be required
at the monitoring device.
6.4
Using Gas Sensors in Hazardous Areas
6.4.1
GROUP I HAZARDOUS AREAS (MINING)
TX6373.01 TOXIC GAS SENSOR/ TRANSMITTER
All options of the TX6373.01 sensor (0.4 to 2 V, 4 to 20 mA and
5 to 15 Hz) are certified Intrinsically Safe for use in Group I
hazardous areas (Mining) when used with approved equipment
eg. TX9131 Trip Amplifier or a TX9042 Programmable
Sensor Controller.
THE COMPLETE SYSTEM, BOTH SENSOR AND MONITORING
DEVICE, CAN BE MOUNTED IN THE HAZARDOUS AREA.
The interconnecting cable between the sensor and the
monitoring device must have steel wire armoured
protection or a braided earth screen. The cross sectional
area of the conductors must be a minimum of 1 mm
2
.
TX9131
HAZARDOUS
SAFE
TX6373.01
Hz
15 Hz
5
11/25
APPLICATION
GROUP I HAZARDOUS AREAS
GROUP II HAZARDOUS AREAS
GENERAL PURPOSE
APPLICATION
GROUP I HAZARDOUS AREAS
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